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BOX
 c. 1880

Medium
Lacquered black with gilt scenes of figures in garden, lined with pink silk painted
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr James Reid, 1964
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
Lacquered black with gilt scenes of figures in garden, lined with pink silk painted
Measurements
15"x14 5/8"x2 1/2"
Accession Number
748 B-D5
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr James Reid, 1964
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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